What ignites your greed or fear when it comes to money? What causes those emotions to go from 0 to 100 in a matter of seconds? The answers to those questions are different for all of us.
Still, most of us get at least a little antsy when the markets are volatile. But what about outside of that?
We all have fear and greed triggers, and those can surprise us if we don’t know what they are. That can lead to poor financial choices and extraordinary losses.
And all of that could have been avoided if we’d only had the upper hand on fear and greed.
In fact, if we can get those emotions under control, we can start making more rational decisions with our money — and we can stay on track with our big-picture goals. (1)
As a financial professional, I’ve seen how folks panic, make impulsive moves, and look back with regret. I’ve also had the opportunity to help many folks recognize their greed and fear, overcome it, and make more prudent choices to support their long-term objectives. I’d be honored to do the same for you.
Read more in January’s Visual Insights Newsletter.
